
Find out what makes our Island so special, read some of the heritage stories and discover our Island story

The History and Future of an Island’s Fortress
We are restoring Elizabeth Castle to ensure it is protected for generations to come
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The Brighton Road tragedy
Donna Le Marrec, who works for the National Trust Jersey, uncovered surprising and tragic stories in her family tree.
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Dwarf Red Deer
Jersey Heritage has some rather unusual red deer bones on display at Jersey Museum.
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Island at war
The Channel Islands were occupied by Nazi forces during World War II, read one woman's extraordinary story.
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Claude Cahun and Jersey
Claude Cahun (1894-1954) was an artist, photographer and writer, best known today for surreal self-portrait photographs.
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The Battle of Jersey
As a British outpost within sight of France, an often hostile enemy, the Channel Islands were once a frontier on the edge of a war zone.
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Jersey’s French Occupation
The Occupation of the Channel Islands by the French during the Wars of the Roses in the 15th Century.
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